Maija Bondar (b. 1981) was born in Ukraine. At the age of seven, she moved to Russia with her family. Currently, she lives and works in Finland. In her creative practice, Maija utilizes photography.
In 2023, she received her initial education as a photographer, and she is currently studying at the Art Academy of the Turku University of Applied Sciences. Maija’s work has been recognized by CPOY, College Photographers of the Year, Helsinki Foto Festival, Budapest International Foto Awards, and others.
In her projects, Maija addresses themes related to identity, dehumanization, and the traumas inflicted on people by war.
